How Do I Maintain The Computer/s

Here are a few maintanance methods that are simple to follow and do's and dont's that could be shared with Kindergarten Students and Staff.

Basic Computer Maintenance Methods In A Kindergarten Classroom and At Home

• Be aware of problems that can arise with different parts of a computer system, and know how to avoid them.
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• Teach students appropriate behavior around the machines.
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• Cover computer in the classroom, there is often a chalkboard, and there are always children, even dustless chalk creates fine grain dust, and children bring in and kick up their fair share of airborne particulates.
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• Use a surge protecting power strip to plug in the various components of the system. Unusual “spikes” in the electrical power supply can “fry” the circuits on the computer chips. Surge protection devices can be purchased at little expense and will save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars worth of damage.
  

General Do’s and Don'ts with Computers with Kindergarten Teachers and Students

• Don’t smoke around the equipment, and keep it covered when not in use.(Teachers)

• Keep food and drink away from the equipment. This is a difficult one for children and adults alike. Crumbs and sticky liquids can gum up the works.

• Use a damp cloth when you dust down the various machines, so that the dirt is carried away from the machine.

• If the keyboard is separate from the system unit, hold it upside down while you clean it.